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DenominationSestertius
Country / EmpireRoman Empire
Obverse DesignLaureate bust of Emperor Vespasian facing right, with imperial titles (e.g., IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III).
Reverse DesignPalm tree (symbolizing Judaea) with a mourning female figure (personifying Judaea) seated beneath it, often with a standing Roman soldier or Emperor Vespasian. Inscription typically 'IVDAEA CAPTA' or 'IVDAEA DEVICTA' and 'S C' (Senatus Consulto).
